Okrainetz Jonathan, Mossel Nathan Boon-van
Royal College of Chiropractic Sport Sciences (Canada) Field Residency Program.
University of Calgary.
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2024 Dec;68(3):214-223.
To describe the utility of a tricompartmental offloading knee brace as an adjunct intervention for managing persistent PFP conditions.
Three cases of active adult females with persistent PFP following non-response to conventional and guideline aligned management strategies are presented.
Patients were managed using a tricompartmental offloading knee brace alongside individualized exercise programs for up to 12 weeks. Subjective and objective measures of pain and function were measured at three distinct time points. Each patient reported decreased pain, increased activity tolerance, and demonstrated improvements in both strength and functional performance over the course of the intervention period.
The use of tricompartmental offloading knee bracing alongside exercise therapy may be effective for the management of persistent PFP and should be considered for active adult females if unresponsive to both conventional and guideline aligned treatments.
描述一种三室卸载膝关节支具作为管理持续性髌股疼痛(PFP)病症的辅助干预措施的效用。
介绍了3例成年活跃女性病例,她们在对传统且符合指南的管理策略无反应后出现持续性PFP。
患者使用三室卸载膝关节支具并结合个性化运动计划进行管理,为期长达12周。在三个不同时间点测量疼痛和功能的主观及客观指标。每位患者均报告疼痛减轻、活动耐量增加,且在干预期内力量和功能表现均有所改善。
对于持续性PFP的管理,使用三室卸载膝关节支具并结合运动疗法可能有效,对于成年活跃女性,如果对传统及符合指南的治疗均无反应,则应考虑使用该方法。